noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
snicker; ridiculing laughter
Rare literary noun/suru-verb for laughing at someone in a mocking or scornful way. Not used in everyday conversation.
彼の失敗に、周囲からきしょうの声が漏れた。
At his failure, snickers leaked out from those around him.
その発言はきしょうを買った。
That remark invited ridiculing laughter.